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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1940

Page

8

Elyria Partition Debate Urges Thorough Study Before Action

Council should contact many groups and individuals to study the proposed separation of Elyria from Carlisle and Elyria townships. Past records and vetoes are cited, noting potential tax shifts and revenue effects. A public vote on a levy could indicate taxpayer sentiment and prevent a costly error.

Elyria City Carlisle Elyria Hlyria Elyria Township Carlisle Township Chamber of Commerce W. H. Vanoster Vanoster

Farmer Paradox in Washington Shapes Modern Agriculture Policy

A historical critique of U S farm policy describing parity payments subsidies crop insurance and government backing of prices loans and surpluses. The piece argues federal programs steer output protect markets subsidize exports and limit competition, pushing farmers toward socialized agriculture and larger government control.

Senate Washington Department of Agriculture Congress Surplus Commodities Corporation Farm Security Farm Credit Administrations Federal Treasury Medina

Legless Acrobat Tops Washington Monument Bet

Johnny Eck of Baltimore born with half a body climbed the Washington Monument on his hands in 1938, reaching the top and returning in 48 minutes. He notes his arms were fine but knees ached days after. The piece also recalls Balkan Entente facts and critiques U S farm policy spending.

Johnny Eck Baltimore Washington Monument Johnny Balkan Mountains Balkan Bulgaria Eck Washington Monuments

Notable anniversaries mark births and deaths across history

A list of historical figures with birth and death details prompts a glance at Theodore Frelinghuysen Henry R Schoolcraft Orville Dewey Wade Hampton Rufus B Bullock Matthias N Forney Frank Hawks and others. It lists birthplaces and death dates spanning 18th to 20th centuries.

Theodore Frelinghuysen New Jersey Rutgers Somerset County Henry R. Schoolcraft Albany County Orville Dewey Sheffield Mass Wade Hampton South Carolina Columbia S. D Rufus B. Bullock Georgia Bethlehem N. Y Matthias Nace Forney Hanover New York Frank Hawks Marshalltown Iowa

Timeline of notable events from history

A compact history roll calls 1858 Nicaraguans seeking U S protection. 1869 Myra Bradwell starts the first weekly legal paper in the West in Chicago. 1882 Nebraska boundary extended to the 43rd parallel. 1854 Cincinnati riot with 40 dead and 100 injured. 1894 Kearsarge wrecked on Caribbean coast after Civil War action. 1818 government railroad deficit announced. 1924 Attorney General Daugherty referenced.

Nicaragus United States Myra Bradwell Chicago Congress Nebraska Cincinnati Court House Kearsarge Alabama Daugherty

Resigns in Teapot Dome scan dal

1928 turmoil unfolds as a Teapot Dome scandal prompt leads to a resignation. The radio team Amos and Andy first air nationwide from Chicago, drawing public attention to the unfolding political drama and media reach.

Amos and Andy Nation Chicago

Notable Birthdays of Public Figures Across States Today

Today marks birthdays for Dr. Mortimer E. Cooley dean emeritus of Michigan engineering born Canandaigua New York 85. Governor Herbert H. Lehman born New York City 62. Dr. Horace G. Smith Garrett Biblical Institute Chicago born Ransom Illinois 59. Ray Atherton minister to Denmark born Brookline Massachusetts 57. Frank Malcolm Farmer New York electrical and mechanical engineer born Ilion New York 63. Albert Laessle Philadelphia sculptor born there 63. Franklin S. Edmonds Philadelphia lawyer-business leader born there 66. The aspect shows high ideals with a diplomatic but potentially crafty nature influencing business courage.

Mortimer E. Cooley University of Michigan Canandaigua N. Y Herbert H. Lehman New York New York City Horace G. Smith Garrett Biblical Institute Chicago Ransom, Ill Ray Atherton Tllinois Denmark Brookline Mass Frank Malcolm Farmer Ilion Albert Laessle Philadelphia Franklin S. Edmonds

Buckfast Abbey Sends Monk Chaplains to France

Buckfast Abbey in Devon is dispatching its war five monks as chaplains to France. They will rejoin the monastery after hostilities end, breaking monastic convention for the war effort.

Devon Eng Buckfast Abbey France

Newlyweds Bar bara Burrell and Milton Stitt wed abroad

Bar bara Burrell and Milton Stitt married after crossing into Mexico. They sent photostatic copies of the marriage certificate to friends as the announcement.

San Francisco Barbara Burrell Milton Stitt Mexico

North Olmsted 4-H Club Easter Meeting Conducted

The Merry Maids division held an Easter party at Jeanne Quick's home with hostesses Jeanne Quick Vera Moore June Tabor and June Weldon. Officers elected included Ruth Tabor president Marjorie Mould VP Mary France secretary Vera Moore treasurer Jeanne Quick News reporter Margaret Tabar Lorna Branne recreation readers. A pattern fitting demonstration by June Walden followed birthday gifts and the 4-H song. Refreshments and prizes capped the gathering.

North Olmsted Merry Maids 4-H Club Jeanne Quick Vera Moore June Tabor June Weldon Mary France Ruth Tabor Marjorie Mould Margaret Tabar Lorna Branne Nina Morse June Walden June Evelyn Tabar McBeth Avenue

Sundar Singh Converts After Prayer Vision

A wealthy Indian youth once opposed to the Christian faith recounts burning the Bible and praying for God’s guidance. He describes a morning vision of a bright light and the living Christ, hearing a Hindustani voice, and choosing to follow Jesus, becoming Christ’s servant and witness.

Sundar Singh India Christ Lord Jesus Christ Jesus Christ

Last Missionary Journey to Tibet Ends in Martyrdom

The report notes the final missionary journey to Tibet ended in martyrdom, yet asserts the enduring impact of his witness and message beyond his death.

Tibet

Birmingham BRIEFS BRIEF LOCAL NOTES AND VISITS

Mr and Mrs Frank Griffin spent the weekend in Willard with Mr and Mrs D H Ferguson. Mr and Mrs R L Walker of Pittsfield called on Mr and Mrs I G Wilson. Charley Griffin and son Donald were in Strongsville with relatives. The Jors family hosted Thelma Jors from Elyria for a visit. Mrs Marianna Krieg and grandson Warren Krieg of Amherst are staying with Mr and Mrs Thad Wilson. Frank Griffin visited Cleveland on Monday.

George Kennedy North Olmsted J. Atkinson and Sons Tom Froley Olmsted Falls Clara Mulcack Fred Tuttle Rochester WN. Y Walter Decker Carol Decker William Pynchon LeRoy Smith Elyria Howard Conant Claud Beech William Beech Harvey Berry Ray Austin Lewis Drive E E. Laubseher Butternut Ridge Road James Saunders David Kirby Cleveland Halsey Bardwell Lima Donna Parker Bowling Green Frank Decker Kennedy Ridge Road Birmingham Frank Griffin Willard D. H Ferguson R. L. Walker Pittsfield G. Wilson Charley Griffin Ison Donald Strongsville Carl Jors Norwalk Thelma Jors Ely Tia Charles Jors Marianna Krieg Warren Krieg Amherst Thad Wilson

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